MTF94 is it MTF75W-80?

brettguise · Aug 19, 2013

Just been to euro car parts and asked for MTF94 and was sold MTF 75W-80. Is this the same thing? He said that his computer shows they are the same gearbox oil? I have searched but cant get a definitive answer. 300tdi Gearbox.

Cheers.

Bromsgrove Defender · Aug 19, 2013

brettguise said:
Just been to euro car parts and asked for MTF94 and was sold MTF 75W-80. Is this the same thing? He said that his computer shows they are the same gearbox oil? I have searched but cant get a definitive answer. 300tdi Gearbox.

Cheers.

Your right there is a lot of confusion out there

MTF 94 is alleged to be the same as MTf 75W-80 and indeed 10W-40

However Texaco themselves say MTF 94 is "approximately" the same as an SAE 75W-80

I've had this argument before with an alleged experienced diesel fitter.

I would say. Yes it is approximate and indeed maybe comparable at best but that doesn't mean it is compatible

I'm sure others would disagree.

BUT

As Land Rover specified for my vehicle
Semi synthetic 5W-30 for the engine,
Texaco MTF 94 for the gearbox
Texaco Multigear 75W-90R for the transfer box and
Molytex EP 90 for the diffs.

I'm assuming it was for a damn good reason else they'd have put, just stick any old 10W-40 in everything.

That's what I'm gonna put in it. Cos I intend to keep my vehicle running till I die

brettguise · Aug 19, 2013

Thanks for that advice, its like this guy on ebay - Land rover Discovery 300tdi gearbox fluid 5litres (MTF 94 manual) | eBay

Selling MTF 94 and the labels MTF 75W - 80.

sierrafery · Aug 19, 2013

be aware that the R380 is very 'squeamish" on oils, i've tried 75W80 from Castrol in it and in the winter it was like sh*t to select gears, removed the oil, bit the bullet and bought the MTF94 and the difference was unbeliavable, i could'nt imagine that the oil could make such a difference... so my advice is to go for the original MTF94 even if it's a a bit more money, you need only 2.3 litres(3L to buy) and it will be good for at least 3 years, so you dont have to buy 5L cos it's good only for the gearbox... your choice e.g http://www.paddockspares.com/stc9158-oil-transmission.html

brettguise · Aug 19, 2013

Ill deffo take that back and get the mtf94. Ill order that from paddocks now, I hear ep90 for transmission and axles ill see if they do that as well.

thebiglad · Aug 19, 2013

brettguise said:
Ill deffo take that back and get the mtf94. Ill order that from paddocks now, I hear ep90 for transmission and axles ill see if they do that as well.

You'll need 6 litres to do both diffs and the transfer box. I use EP 75-90 as I find it's a little easier going when the transmission is cold. I buy mine at Carrefour - 9 for 2ltrs. Total 75w-90.

discool · Aug 19, 2013

This topic has come up more than once, so if you wish to use a Texaco product MTF 94 OK, but all the major oil companies and oil blenders ie Comma, Rock Oil etc do a similar spec manual transmission fluid.

Amsoil say their MTF will replace MTF94 AMSOIL Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30

brettguise · Aug 19, 2013

discool said:
This topic has come up more than once, so if you wish to use a Texaco product MTF 94 OK, but all the major oil companies and oil blenders ie Comma, Rock Oil etc do a similar spec manual transmission fluid.

Amsoil say their MTF will replace MTF94 AMSOIL Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30

I did search and search but couldn't find a definitive answer to if people use what I purchased based on the shops advise.

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